Resume

Objective

to equip English language learners, teachers, and parents with the necessary tools for them to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others

Graduate Education

August, 2009 – present – Georgia State University

  • In the process of obtaining M. Ed in Reading, Language, and Literacy
  • Completed a total of 33 credit hours
  • 4.0 GPA

Undergraduate Education

2007 – Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Point University, East Point, GA

  • Overall GPA of 3.844
  • Named Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities (2 years)
  • Georgia Certification to teach pre-Kindergarten-grade 5
  • Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages, grades K-12

Undergraduate Course Experience

2007 – Grade 3 at Tyrone Elementary, Tyrone, GA

2006 –ESOL at Oak Knoll Elementary, East Point, GA

2006 –Grade 4 at Tyrone Elementary, Tyrone, GA

2005 –Grade 2 at Mount Olive Elementary, East Point, GA

Work Experience

2012-present – Bentonville Public Schools ESL Center

English Language Development Specialist-Program Coordination

    • Support teachers with data collecting, accommodations, lessons, testing
    • Coordinate district ESL testing
    • Liaison for teachers wishing to earn their ESL endorsement

2011 – Apple Glen Elementary-Bentonville, AR

ESL Teacher

    • Taught pull-out lessons to grades 1-4
    • Co-taught lessons with classroom teachers in grades 2-4
    • Managed a student data Google Doc for the school data team

2010-2011 – Confluence Academy-South City, St. Louis, MO

  • ESOL Coordinator
    • Half time paperwork, scheduling, observations, and teacher support
    • Half time push-in and pull-out teacher (grades 3-6)

2007-2009 – Confluence Academy-South City, St. Louis, MO

  • ESOL teacher (grades K-6, 07-08 school year; grades 4-7, 08-09 school year)
    • Push into general education classrooms to accommodate for ELLs’ needs
    • Pull ELLs into small groups to equip them with English language skills

2007 – Mad Science, St. Louis, MO

  • Taught science skills to students in grades 5 and 6
  • Prepared weekly hands-on activities and experiments

2006 – Christ Lutheran School Summer Camp, East Point, GA

  • Taught math and reading to students in grades K-5
  • Assisted Camp Director; assumed duties of Camp Director in her absence

2005-06 – Women’s Resident Assistant, Point University, East Point, GA

  • Provided moral and scholastic support to female campus residents
  • Coordinated dormitory meetings to strengthen the campus community

2004-2005 – Public Relations Team, Point University, East Point, GA

  • Recruited high school students during two summers
  • Planned and taught lectures and small group discussions at youth events

2003-05 –Admissions Office Assistant, Point University, East Point, GA

  • Corresponded with prospective students via email, telephone, and mail
  • Assisted Admissions Office staff with the recruitment process

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sony Vegas Pro
  • Internet
  • Google Drive
  • Interactive white boards
  • Edline
  • NWEA MAPs
  • Fast ForWord
  • System 44

Professional Affiliations

  • Northwest Arkansas ESOL Coordinators Educational Cooperative
  • ARKTESOL
  • International Reading Association

Volunteer Experience

2011-present – Faith Bentonville Children’s Ministry Leader

  • Coordinate Vacation Bible School
  • Teach Wednesday night and Sunday morning Bible studies
  • Facilitate social and servant family events

2010-2011 – Women’s Association President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO

  • Delegated tasks to hold campus activities
  • Conducted monthly meetings

2009-2010 – St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, McAllen, TX

  • Began and taught a free, two days per week adult ESL class
  • Tutored English language learners after school
  • Supervised middle school and high school youth group events

2007-09 – St. John Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO

  • Taught Sunday school lessons and supervised all ages of children
  • Contributed to the renewal of an urban St. Louis neighborhood

2006-07 – Thrivent Financial

  • Acted as Communications Director for the West Atlanta, GA Chapter
  • Created and maintained a website and produced newsletters

2003-07 – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Douglasville, GA

  • Formed Sunday morning and Wednesday night programs for children
  • Produced growth in attendance and commitment among students and their parents

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